A man has finally learned that loyalist paramilitaries from the UVF were responsible for his father's death half a century ago
A man has finally learned that loyalist paramilitaries from the UVF were responsible for his father's death 50 years ago.
John's brother Paul had previously emphasised the importance to the family of clearing their father’s name. The UVF’s involvement in the murder first became clear three years after the killing in 1977 when Raymond Glover, a man with UVF connections, confessed and was jailed. The UVF also confirmed their suspicions that there had been collusion in the murder. Although the UVF claimed there had been no joint enterprise involving other groups or agencies, they said they now accept the information they acted on had been wrong.
“My father was an innocent man who was brutally murdered in a sectarian assassination for which no organisation ever claimed responsibility,” he said. View gallery “However, because he pleaded guilty at trial there was no cross examination and opportunity to learn anything further,” he said. “The process took a long time as it involved agreeing a set of ground rules, with me setting out clearly the information that I was seeking, including that I was not looking for the names of those involved, and then the information being relayed back and forward over many scores of meetings via the interlocutor.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Northern Ireland Troubles: UVF gives 1974 murder account to victim's familyThe family of a Catholic man shot dead in 1974 have said the loyalist group responsible has given them a full account of what happened
Weiterlesen »
Man arrested for murder after man and woman found dead in homeA man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two people were found dead at a house in Huddersfield.
Weiterlesen »
John Lewis fans praise £49 dress that 'fits like a dream'The dress is being described as 'great for spring'
Weiterlesen »
Former atria John Lewis divided into smaller units, BID confirmsThe Watford John Lewis unit has been divided into separate smaller units, meaning more announcements could be on their way.
Weiterlesen »
Thug yelled 'I'll find out where you live' after beating man with wrenchThug yelled 'I'll find out where you live' after beating dad with wrench in front of his kids
Weiterlesen »
John Cena compares criticisms of Fast X to people saying WWE is 'fake''They just don't understand what we do.'
Weiterlesen »